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Jacob Miller
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Born 4 May 1955, Mandeville / Jamaica

Died 23 March 1980, Kingston / Jamaica

Reggae singer, songwriter and drummer. Cousin of Maxi Priest. He had earned the title 'Killer', since he "killed" all competetors in concerts with his mighty opera style vocals and as a Top Showman and great personality.

Protégé of Augustus Pablo with whom he made several records, he also became the vocalist for Inner Circle with whom he made the classic "Tenement Yard"

Signed by Island Records, Inner Circle, and Miller especially, were being groomed for stardom when it was all brought to an abrupt halt when Miller's car hit a pole on Hope Road, Kingston, on May 23 1980.

Roles Individual, Backing Vocals, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Drums, Writer
Jamaican Genres Played Dancehall, Dub, Lovers Rock, Reggae, Reggae-Pop, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae
Other Genres Played Disco, Electronic, Funk / Soul, House, Rock, Rock & Roll
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